Aug 22

The Cave of Heaven

Today's story is an adaptation of a Japanese legend, written for you by Grace Hinds. It's a story about a goddess named Amaterasu and her younger brother Susanoo. She goes to Amanoiwato, Heaven’s Rock Cave, after an argument with her brother. Draw us a picture of what you think a ... Show More

19m 42s

Aug 21

Throwback: The Celebrated Jumping Frog!

Today we're doing a throwback episode to one of our favorites from the early days of Stories Podcast. The Celebrated Jumping Frog! Samuel is looking for information about his old family friend, Leonidas Smiley, and he's convinced that Simon Wheeler can help. Based on the classic ... Show More

21m 50s

Aug 14

Artemis and the Hunt

Today's story is an adaptation of a classic Greek myth written for you by Grace Hinds. Otus and Ephialtes, half-mortal sons of Poseidon, plan to overthrow the gods. Artemis, daughter of Zeus and Leto, finds out and interferes. Draw us a picture of what you think any of the charac ... Show More

22m 43s

Aug 2024

‘The Ant and the Grasshopper’

Who needs to prepare for winter when you can play all day during the other seasons? But is it possible to have too much fun? Find out in ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by Mia J ... Show More

8 m

Jun 2019

ENCORE: Ghost Ship

Hi! I have pneumonia. It’s not a big deal and I’m fine, but I’ve discovered that having pneumonia and trying to podcast is like having a torn ACL and trying to play in the NBA Finals. I’m just like Kevin Durant! So this week we’re re-running an episode from 2016. And we’ll be bac ... Show More

12m 30s

Apr 2020

A Bug's Life

Flik is on a mission! Along with his friends, he is determined to save his ant colony from the greedy grasshoppers! Can he succeed in time?? If you would like to hear more magical Disney stories, you can visit us at abc11.com/magic-of-storytelling/. Learn more about your ad choic ... Show More

7m 1s

Jun 2025

The Ant and the Grasshopper

All aboard the Story Train! Find a comfy seat, we’re about to leave the station and you know what that means, we’re going someplace new! We’re in ancient Greece! And over there is a very famous storyteller named Aesop, who is penning one of his very famous fables! Today’s fable w ... Show More

7m 30s

Aug 2021

Encore: The Chattering Clams

<p>This week we bring back a listener favorite: Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz (hosts of "Wow in the World") star in a whimsical Native American tale about the dangers of gossip.</p> <p>Sign up for our monthly newsletter, "The Lion's Roar", <a href="https://wbur.fm/42KQfw3">here</a>.< ... Show More

19m 6s

Sep 2024

‘Fall in Love With Your Brain’

Who needs to prepare for winter when you can play all day during the other seasons? But is it possible to have too much fun? Find out in ‘The Ant and the Grasshopper,’ the latest episode of YourClassical Storytime – featuring narration by Scott Blankenship, illustrations by Mia J ... Show More

4m 46s

Oct 2019

S6 E16: ENCORE: The Legend of Sleepy Marlowe

Hi! We’ve had a lot going on of late, and now there’s a teacher strike in Chicago (solidarity!) so we’ve had a hard time recording. But we’ll be back very soon to polish off BeeBop Tales and get back to the next season of Finn Caspian! Check in next week for our new Halloween spe ... Show More

16m 15s

Nov 2020

Aesop's Fables - The Ant and the Dove - Kindness

Read the story 📚 👉 www.KatrinaHao.com Follow for updates www.facebook.com/EnglishwithKatrina 👍 This story has been rewritten and read by Katrina Hao; it is a classic from Aesop’s Fables called “The Ant and the Dove”✨

3m 43s

Nov 2020

Aesop's Fables - The Lion and the Bug - Small but Mighty

Read the story 📚 👉 www.KatrinaHao.com Follow for updates www.facebook.com/EnglishwithKatrina 👍 This story has been rewritten and read by Katrina Hao; it is a classic from Aesop’s Fables called “the Lion and the Gnat”✨

3m 48s

And and the Grasshopper (Rebroadcast)